Prebiotics prevent the appearance of aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in the colon of Balb/C mice for increasing the gene expression of p16 protein

Background: Studies have shown fibers to be effective in reducing the appearance of aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in rodents. Objective: The goal of this study was to investigate the preventive effects of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and inulin prebiotics on the appearance of ACF in mice. Materials and M...

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Main Authors: Antônio Frederico Freitas Gomides, Sérgio Oliveira de Paula, Reggiani Vilela Gonçalves, Leandro Licursi de Oliveira, Célia Lúcia de Luces Fortes Ferreira, Débora Silva Comastri, Maria do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio
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Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L.
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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